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Sweden Jams Russian Drone Near French Carrier Amid Tensions

2/28/2026

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The Swedish military confirmed a Russian drone was jammed near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the incident a "ridiculous provocation."
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed Barrot's statement.
Denmark's intelligence warned of potential Russian interference in its upcoming election.
The IAEA facilitated a temporary ceasefire to restore power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

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The Swedish military confirmed a Russian drone was jammed near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the incident a "ridiculous provocation."
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed Barrot's statement.
Denmark's intelligence warned of potential Russian interference in its upcoming election.
The IAEA facilitated a temporary ceasefire to restore power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.